August 25, 2025, Planning Board Special Meeting Transcript - WEHI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 113 opposition to the development proposed in the above captioned matter. The above captioned matter is PB-24-01, West Essex Highlands, Inc. Proposal to Destroy Forested Acres and Build 496 Unit Multifamily Property. After careful review and consideration the WOEC finds that this proposed development is inconsistent with our community environmental goals and would actively, I'm sorry, would adversely impact ecological integrity, regional open space and the quality of life for residents. As described further below we ask that the Planning Board (1) reject the above captioned application and (2) require a full environmental impact statement for any future proposed development of the site. We wish to emphasize that our stance is in full alignment with the resolution recently adopted by the environmental commissions and governing bodies of the neighboring municipalities. Specifically WOEC endorses and stands with the town of Verona, Caldwell and Essex fells and with the Essex County Environmental Commission. All of whom have issued resolutions stating opposition to the proposed project because of the reasonable foreseeable severe environmental impact that would occur should it be realized." I just would add to this letter that, we most likely I would say definitely